1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 734

        1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in

        1-3     recognizing Pat Esparza on her selection as the recipient of a

        1-4     President's Service Award, the highest recognition given by the

        1-5     president for volunteer service; and

        1-6           WHEREAS, Pat Esparza is the creator of the Las Mariposas

        1-7     dance group for at-risk youth in El Paso; she organized the dance

        1-8     group in a poverty-stricken neighborhood known for gang violence

        1-9     and drug dealing; and

       1-10           WHEREAS, A talented and inspirational individual, Pat Esparza

       1-11     instills in her dance students a sense of discipline, pride, and

       1-12     self-respect; she also has helped area families by encouraging

       1-13     neighborhood parents to attend support groups and parenting classes;

       1-14     and

       1-15           WHEREAS, Pat Esparza was recognized by President Clinton

       1-16     at the Presidents' Summit for America's Future; she was one of

       1-17     16 individuals or groups to receive a President's Service Award

       1-18     from more than 3,500 nominations; now, therefore, be it

       1-19           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

       1-20     75th Legislature, hereby commend Pat Esparza on her exemplary

       1-21     work and her dedication to the betterment of the community and

       1-22     extend to her congratulations on earning the President's Service

       1-23     Award; and, be it further

        2-1           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

        2-2     her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

        2-3                                                               Shapleigh

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        2-5                                          President of the Senate

        2-6                                       I hereby certify that the above

        2-7                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

        2-8                                  on May 14, 1997.

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       2-10                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-12                                           Member, Texas Senate